So I decieded to make a brass deflector

[Majorlk]

Definitely interested!

For what it is, under $15 and I'm interested. Over that, nope.

Personally, forget the slots and save money on production and give yourself a little more profit.

FWIW, the one for the SKS is $4:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/917191/tapco-shell-deflector-sks-steel-blue

 

[Zax]

Were you able to get this to production? Price?

I like the slots for looks but agree with Majorlk that you could probably reduce your cost without them and since you integrated a quick release I don't think they're as important.

 

[johnr43]

Another Left-hander Approach

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

 

[Majorlk]

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

Now that is interesting. Have you had any problem with the ladder coming loose from the 45-degree rail?

 

[w0ady]

neat idea! hows the inside of the ladder holding up against the hot shells?

 

[scposubs]

neat idea! hows the inside of the ladder holding up against the hot shells?

Ordered these from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Pair-Retardan...1349572499&sr=1-4&keywords=ladder+rail+covers

Will let you know how they handle the heat.

 

[johnr43]

No Loose Ladders Here!

Now that is interesting. Have you had any problem with the ladder coming loose from the 45-degree rail?

None at all. they fit firm and snug.

 

[johnr43]

Ladders and Hot Shells

neat idea! hows the inside of the ladder holding up against the hot shells?

The contact time is so very brief that it's not a problem... be it ever so brief, my arm used to have a problem. I also wear an old athletic sock with the toe cut out. Cheap but a really good "just in case" thing. Shell drop down after ladder contact - no bouncing around. Side benefit is that cleaning up the brass is easier as it's all in more or less one place!

 

[johnr43]

Heat Handling Rail Covers

Ordered these from amazon:

Amazon.com: Pair 7 Inch Heat Retardant Rail Cover 18 Slot Ladder Black: Sports & Outdoors

Will let you know how they handle the heat.

Those will definitely do just fine - mine were THESE from Amazon.

 

[shawnfergie]

What brand of 45 degree rail adapter is that? UTG, AIM?

 

[scposubs]

What brand of 45 degree rail adapter is that? UTG, AIM?

Went with the AIM, no plan to put anything heavy on the rail and price were the major factors on purchase.

 

[scposubs]

Those will definitely do just fine - mine were THESE from Amazon.

The four pack did not show up when I did my search on Amazon, oh well. Good to know these will handle the heat, thanks.

 

[johnr43]

What brand of 45 degree rail adapter is that? UTG, AIM?

AIM... gets the job done - but any 45 deg. one should work.

 

[johnr43]

Try this link.

The four pack did not show up when I did my search on Amazon, oh well. Good to know these will handle the heat, thanks.

Try this LINK

 

[Zax]

johnr43, that's a simple and cheap solution, I like it.

 

[Majorlk]

I take it that flexing of the ladder isn't a problem.

 

[SimpleWeaponSolutions]

Were you able to get this to production? Price?

I like the slots for looks but agree with Majorlk that you could probably reduce your cost without them and since you integrated a quick release I don't think they're as important.

I am still finalizing production on this since I have made a couple of more changes to the design. Hopefully I will have all of the components in hand in 1-2 weeks so I can send them out to be hard coat anodized.

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

johnr43, that is ingenious!

 

[w0ady]

cool, i can wait a week or 2 to see the finished product before i purchase something else.

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Thanks for the input. Definitely somethings to take into consideration.

When I did have those malfunctions, I rolled the rifle 90 degrees to see what was going on. First time was the spent shell stuck between the bolt and ejection port, I just racked the charging handle to clear it. The other two malfunctions I dropped the mag and racked the charging handle.

Take a look at this. It may solve the issue seeing into the chamber area. I will take a look at drawing something up that could possible swing out of the way.

Good Job on the design. I had a buddy of mine requesting me to make something similar. Are you going with injection molding?

 

[Dikinalaska]

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

That's the biggest buzzkill I've seen in a while. Nice goin John! Took all the wind out from underneath the OP's wings. I'm still interested in the fabricated one, but this seems like the way most are going to go now. Just messin, great idea both of you guys